Ernst Dehner | |
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Born | 5 March 1889 Hersbruck |
Died | 13 September 1970 Wiesbaden |
(aged 81)
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Heer |
Years of service | 1914–1945 |
Rank | General der Infanterie |
Commands held | 106. Infanterie-Division LXXXII. Armeekorps |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Ernst Dehner (5 March 1889 – 13 September 1970) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Ernst Dehner was captured by Allied troops in May 1945. He was held until 1947. In 1948 he was found guilty of war crimes at the Hostages Trial and was sentenced to 7 years imprisonment, but was released in 1951.
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by None |
Commander of 106. Infanterie-Division 28 November 1942 – 3 May 1942 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Alfons Hitter |
Preceded by General der Infanterie Alfred Böhm-Tettelbach |
Commander of LXXXII. Armeekorps 31 October 1942 – 1 April 1943 |
Succeeded by General der Pioniere Erwin Jaenecke |
Preceded by General der Pioniere Erwin Jaenecke |
Commander of LXXXII. Armeekorps 1 June 1943 – 10 July 1943 |
Succeeded by General der Artillerie Johann Sinnhuber |
Preceded by None |
Commander of LXIX. Armeekorps 20 January 1944 – 31 March 1944 |
Succeeded by General der Gebirgstruppen Julius Ringel |
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